Oakland’s Soccer Surge: Community Programs Turn Ambition Into Opportunity
Cody Pillon, an Oakland native, explains how local initiatives are dismantling pay‑to‑play barriers and forging a lasting soccer legacy.
Aug 26, 2026
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EA SPORTS Turns Oakland’s Fruitvale Into a Grassroots Football Hub
EA SPORTS has revitalized a youth soccer field in Oakland’s Fruitvale as part of a global grassroots initiative that links digital play to community impact.
Jun 29, 2026
Oakland Genesis: A Free Soccer Program Transforming Lives in the East Bay
Oakland Genesis, founded by Cody Pillon and Matt Fondy, provides free soccer, tutoring, and career counseling to hundreds of youth in Oakland, partnering with foundations and local organizations to create pathways to college and employment.
Jun 16, 2026
The Costly Rise of Youth Soccer in America: Inequity, Private Equity, and the Push for Access
An investigation into the booming youth soccer market, the financial barriers that exclude most families, and the grassroots efforts and upcoming World Cup legacy program aimed at leveling the playing field.
Jun 15, 2026